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		that_lurker on Nov 1, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What are your life hacks? The mind hack I use most often is "It is what it is"

JohnFen on Nov 1, 2024 [–]

I do this as well, but I call it "acceptance".

Another mantra that improves my life when I encounter strife or social anxiety is "it's not really about me".

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